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Tequila Chicken with Fettuccine

Source of Recipe

Betty Crocker


Recipe Introduction

This is guaranteed to be a big hit at your next gathering! Toss the fettuccine with 1 teaspoon of the grated lime peel to add vibrant color.

List of Ingredients

1/4 cup tequila OR 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade
1 Tablespoon grated lime peel
1 1/2 lbs. skinless boneless chicken breast halves--cut into 1 1/2 × 1/2-strips
1 small orange or yellow bell pepper -- cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese



Recipe

Mix tequila, limeade and lime peel in medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Place chicken and marinade in 12-inch skillet. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. Divide fettuccine among 6 serving plates. Spoon chicken mixture over fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with additional grated lime peel if desired.

Serving Size : 6

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 491 Calories; 5g Fat (9.2% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 65g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 71mg Cholesterol; 204mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.